First, the bad news: Things are going to get a little dicey this week and there are a few days bound to be fraught with tension and conflict. Luckily, though, the planets are bookending the week with first an opportunity to prepare and then a chance to reflect on how the week unfolded. Hang in there!

Tuesday opens the week on a good note, with a flow of energy toward communication thanks to Mercury entering into a trine with Jupiter (a.k.a. it ends up within 30 degrees of the planet). Mercury’s discipline and Jupiter’s carefree ways meet in the middle to bring ease and fun to serious matters and help lubricate conversations around sometimes heavy topics — especially money. Been meaning to call that salon and tell them you want another stylist to redo your cut? Get your dialing finger ready for Tuesday. Need to tell a client that you know what you’re worth and you’re raising your rates? You guessed it, do it it Tuesday. Communicate clearly today, but don’t get used to it how easy it feels to be direct. Mercury squares off against retrograding Neptune the very next day, and things are about to get messy.

This oncoming square, with the planets 90 degrees apart from each other, is going to cloud your perception and distort your reality. Don’t let anyone manipulate you, and stay on top of your game on Wednesday. Negotiate absolutely everything and try not to make any decisions with huge consequences today. Applying the KonMari method to your makeup bag today is sure to leave you with some deep regrets later on. Wait until the weekend to act on any impulses you have on Wednesday and, at the very least, please don’t throw away anything limited edition, okay?!

On Thursday, the sun in Gemini opposes Saturn in Sagittarius and, to put it bluntly, everything’s going to feel a little extra garbage today. Saturn is the great opposition of the skies, and it likes to butt into situations and make sure we’re really working for every bit of knowledge we’re getting. Since Sagittarius is the sign of learning, and super-social Gemini is the sign of ideas and communication, expect trouble with getting things across today. Communication may feel like a futile exercise. Today also wants us to draw boundaries regarding our time. Have you been prioritizing sleeping in instead of hitting the gym? Been surfing Seamless for every meal instead of taking a single grocery store trip to stock your fridge with healthy, reliable staples? Thursday wants you to take care of yourself — heed that call.

Friday kicks off Neptune’s retrograde, happening in Pisces, which will last until November 22. This retrograde will cast a bit of a fog over emotions and intuition. This is a time period in which it’s easy to get lost in self-destructive behaviours, make uncharacteristic decisions, and to fall for sinister things that seem enticing on the surface. Please don’t get talked into a pricey new line of products that you’re not entirely sold on or let your stylist convince you to make a drastic hair change during this time. Instead, let the retrograde pull you back in time and try out styles, scents, and colors to which you have a strong emotional connection.

Finally, on Saturday, the last quarter moon gives us some much-needed alone time and begs us to take it. Spend at least a part of the day doing quiet activities that bring you back to yourself. Although it would be understandable to want to escape this confusing week by distracting yourself with frantic activity, this waxing moon wants us to be present with ourselves. Show up for that moon and yourself and sit with any weird, hard, or triggering feelings this week has brought up for you.

Aries

This week is going to hit us all a little hard and, knowing you, you’re going to try and shake it off through a physical outlet — whether that’s a grueling spin class or a deep-tissue massage. Add a serious exfoliating step to your grooming routine with this Binchotan Charcoal Body Scrub Towel from Rikumo, which will help you slough off the day. Mars, your ruling planet, is moving into Cancer, meaning your focus shifts quite heavily to matters of the home this month. While you might be consumed with a potential move on your horizon, it’s also a good time to make your current home feel even more comfortable — try a luxe pillowcase your skin and hair will love.

Taurus

You’re still flying high on Venus’ return to your sign last week. Since Venus is the ruler of beauty and her shift has brought renewed energy to your chart, the fun of experimenting with your look has not worn off yet. Mars in Cancer has got you feeling the need to restore and get grounded, while your chart has you feeling more social than usual and your charm is plentiful. Compromise: Spend a day this weekend pampering yourself, then head out with friends at night. A clay hair mask, like the Rhassoul Clay Softening Hair Mask from Carol’s Daughter, will be both restorative and grounding. Bonus points if you make your own.

Gemini

It’s still your season, Gemini, and you’re naturally thriving off of having all eyes on you. The many birthday parties and gatherings that you have this month are sustaining you socially. Although this week has the potential to go off the rails, it’s actually a generally optimistic week for relationships and romance for your sign since Jupiter is coming out of retrograde in your house of love. Must be nice! Be careful, though: Between your packed birthday month schedule and the negative aspects of the week, this can be an exhausting time. If you don’t take care to be well-rested, this week could turn on you and be harmful to your relationships. Reinventing yourself for every event must be exhausting, so take a breather this week and embrace your natural glow as much as you can. Look like you got those full eight hours of sleep (because you did, right?!) with BECCA’s Aqua Luminous Perfecting Concealer.

Cancer

This month has so much it wants to gift you with. You’ve experienced a taste for June’s generosity in the previous week, especially financially. There are so many good things to come in the next few weeks, especially beauty-wise, but this is more of a week of waiting and trying to weather the negative effects of Thursday and Friday’s aspects. Mars is still in your sign, bringing you a confidence and control that you’re starting to settle into, so if you can brush off a disagreement with a coworker this week then you’re golden. Your version of a power look usually has a bit of a twist, and nothing makes you feel more in-charge than a defined brow. Clear eyes, full brows, can’t lose, right? Try this NYX brow gel to complete your powerful look.

Leo

Your ruling astral body is locked in opposition with Saturn this week, leaving you feeling uneasy and imbalanced. You like to control your own narrative, so this week is going to throw you off a little bit. It’s going to be an exercise in letting go and not being the boss all the time. This is hard, I know. Mars is lighting up your 12th house, which rules spirituality and instinct. This is a good time to lie low, get reacquainted with your intuition, and spend some time planning for the future rather than take immediate action. Wildcare’s Palo Santo Hydrosol hydrating mist will help you slow down, center yourself, and pamper your skin. July has big things in store for you, Leo, so use this breather to prepare.

Virgo

This week will have you feeling pulled in multiple directions and wishing there were two of you, since this week’s aspects are going to cause problems in both your home and career houses. You’re the order-keeper of the zodiac, and Neptune retrograding in Pisces is going to cause the kind of emotional confusion that you have a really difficult time dealing with. Luckily, the energy that gave your relationships a boost early this month is still there. Rely on a friend for solace and advice or use this rare occasion to be vulnerable in a romantic relationship (I know that can be hard for you, Virgo). RMS Beauty’s Magic Luminizer will give your look the polish you crave with the softness and warmth that will keep you afloat this week.

Libra

You’re not immune to this week’s weird vibes, but you’ll ride through relatively unscathed. Last week’s infusion of energy into your finances and generosity with relationships will help you coast through some pretty rough astral aspects. Take advantage of the groundwork you’ve laid in professional relationships to avoid the conflicts and misunderstandings that seem to be peppering other signs this week. Balance and justice are important to you, and Saturn and the sun squaring off means that someone might not be learning a lesson as quickly as you’d like them to this week. Let it go for now and deal with it when the planetary positions are more favorable to a productive conversation. If you push this, it’s going to feel more unsatisfying than delayed justice. Get your weekly dose of balance from One Love Organics’ Easy Does It Balancing Gel Cleanser.

Scorpio

Hey, Scorpio, you’ve got to be very careful this week — especially if you’re keen on making it out of these planetary transits with your professional reputation unharmed. The sun rules your career and finances and it’s square with Saturn this week, which could have detrimental effects on a professional relationship if you don’t reign in your legendary taste for vengeance. Jupiter’s boost to your financial house late last week might just save you, if you let someone come out of the woodwork to help you. This behind-the-scenes helping hand will appeal to your secretive nature, so accept the assistance it provides. Reinvention is on your mind, and this time is crucial for shaping your future work endeavors. Now’s the time to take a strong step toward the career you dream of. Let NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint with SPF 30 protect you in the background and create a canvas for your future self.

Sagittarius

Saturn has been spending the year making things hard for you. It’s in your sign for the first time in decades and, as the planet of hard lessons, it’s really putting pressure on you to learn. This week, things are just going to feel a whole lot harder and more urgent. The good news: This energy will bring an issue that’s been simmering in the background to an explosive boiling point, and you’ll be able to handle it — even if Neptune’s retrograde might make a little unsatisfied with the conclusion. Saturn asks us to sacrifice and delay pleasure, so this is no surprise. Rest assured that you’re doing the best you can, and be tender with yourself this week, Sag. Some nourishing body care, like a self-massage with this powerhouse Body Oil from Peet Rivko is just what you’re craving — and deserve.

Capricorn

Last week’s full moon surfaced a lot of things that have you uncharacteristically in your feelings this week, Capricorn. Sun and Saturn squaring off means that this week is going to shine a light on something painful and ask you to learn from it. You detest nothing more than being told what to do, but don’t dig in your heels this week: Open yourself up to going with the flow. Mars in Cancer will neutralize your energy and delay the impact of your efforts, so channel your desire for action into making an adjustment to your look this week. Trying a new hairstyle is a really good idea — it will perk you up without committing you to a long-term change. Use R+Co’s Vicious Strong Hold Flexible Hairspray to keep your style in place. It will help you achieve control but with a little room for movement, the perfect metaphor for the approach you should take to this week.

Aquarius

Last week shook things up for you and this week’s going to be no different, Aquarius. Venus is moving away from you, asking you to spend some time thinking about your relationships. There’s likely to be some kind of separation this week. This could mean your partner is out of town, or that you need to take a bit of a break from the family member you’re closest to. Use this breathing room to strengthen a different relationship that could use a boost: Invite a new friend over for dinner or call someone else in your family to check in. Embrace this week’s shifting nature with a holographic beauty product that shifts too. MILK’s Holographic Lip Gloss is totally original, just like you.

Pisces

Oh, Pisces. This week is going to be pretty hard on everyone, but you’re probably going to feel personally targeted by it. This week could bring unexpected career news. You hate surprises, and will be tempted to obsess over this development and convince yourself it’s a disaster. Neptune, the obscurer, goes retrograde in your sign this week, which is going to amount to some dizzying emotional times while you attempt to make sense of things. Your instinct is usually to bury yourself in your vices, but try to turn to your creativity instead. Grab this gorgeous Tarte Make Believe in Yourself Eye & Cheek Palette, an fairy-tale-inspired collection of jewel tones that will add some fun to your morning routine and distract you in the best way.